The trials and tribulations of a dutiful, insecure son, and his loyal, long suffering family, who tries to get reacquainted with his eccentric, know-it-all, pensioner father after they have spent a long period of time apart.
DadismAlan Hook has two problems in his life: his jovial but infuriating father Brian, and his son Vincent. In this episode it's Vincent's 18th Birthday.
Dadmestic
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DadmesticBeryl agrees that Vincent can have a party in the house, leaving Alan with no alternative but to spend a restful evening at his father's place.
Dadcipline
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DadciplineWhile Alan bemoans the lack of discipline in society, Beryl makes an exciting discovery about Vincent. Brian has a secret in his past that affects them all.
Habadadery
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HabadaderyAlan's father re-enters Alan's life due to a recent bout of illness. Alan then goes through a style crisis made worse when his dad takes him to Mr Nigel's shop.
Dadaholic
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DadaholicAlan thinks Brian is drinking too much, but in his efforts to help the situation, Alan ends up in trouble with the police.
Holidad
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HolidadAlan discovers, to his horror, that Beryl has given Brian the task of arranging a holiday for them all. But it couldn't be worse than the family holidays he remembers—could it?